How to describe niche fragrances? Long story short, niche perfumery is an alternative to mass perfume production. Niche is limited by the clientele and therefore with a limited sale range. If a company's raison d'être is to make fragrances then it is considered niche. What makes niche perfumes so special? Well, since their purpose is not to please everyone and to become best sellers, the perfumers have more freedom to create whatever they want, since the target audience are mostly people who are really into the art of perfumery and are not just seeking to "smell nice". Tom Ford perfumes are exclusive and luxurious not only by presentation, they are of very high quality and are very special scents.
Sea salt in the breeze, warm skin under the sunshine, tropical music in the background, cocktails, flowy fabric, shade under the palms and sweet fruit desserts - summer is definitely on my mind, summer is what my soul has been craving for and summer is what Escada does the best. From Rockin' Rio, Ocean Lounge, Taj Sunset to Turquoise Summer - each falls into the tropical fruity category without ever being too sweet or heavy. If you've been feeling nostalgic about some of those editions then Escada Fiesta Carioca is exactly what you need.
I think you'll agree when I say that everything about L'Occitane Terre de Lumiere oozes elegance and beauty. Without even knowing the backstory (you can read about it here) the warm, contrasting hues of pale gold and fiery amber look stunning. Pebble-shaped bottle and cap give off an almost natural, earthy feel whilst looking impeccably elegant. The olfactory pyramid is also consisted of beautiful notes but don't be fooled - inside this sophisticated aesthetic lies a true beast!
Bruno Banani's slogan is "not for everyone" and that probably is the case. I was always a bit skeptic due to the extremely simplistic design but - the devilish evoking advertisement kept me curious. With the newest launch I was given a chance to finally test and make my own mind about Bruno Banani. Although German Bruno Banani doesn't evolve such an excitement as Christian Dior or Chanel, it is worthwile trying and seriously considering during summer seasons.
Hugo Boss is a fragrance brand I wasn't instinctively drawn to as it appeared classic and not very adventuruous - from a teenager standpoint, that is. During the first years I dated my husband I wanted to purchase a gift for his birthday. That first gift wasn't a Hugo Boss fragrance - it was a Dolce&Gabbana D&G fragranced deo spray. It's what I could afford with my teenager allowance back then and I saved for a few weeks for it but it was totally worth it because he loved it.
Insider blogger information from me to you - L'Occitane makes one of the best events/promotions. There are many contributors that make an event truly special. From the theme, the place where it's held, the decor, the people, the atmosphere - it all should connect into a whole, into a proper story. And L'Occitane does exactly that - and then some more.